US Bridges

US202 Nh 9 over Hatfield Road

Fair

Merrimack County, New Hampshire · .7 MI East Henniker T.L. · Structure no. 012900560009300

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,117
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US202 Nh 9 over Hatfield Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US202 Nh 9 over Hatfield Road in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 64 years old, older than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,117 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,333 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS202 Nh 9
CrossesHatfield Road
Location.7 MI East Henniker T.L.
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyMerrimack County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.17904, -71.74291
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,117 (2023)
Projected traffic25,333 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US202 Nh 9 over Hatfield Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US202 Nh 9 over Hatfield Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US202 Nh 9 over Hatfield Road carry?

About 17,117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US202 Nh 9 over Hatfield Road?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US202 Nh 9 over Hatfield Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.